Bannerstone Identification

5980 a chronology of bannerstones.

Bannerstone identification. To be a respected evaluator of any type of collectible you must have a deep understanding good identification of the subject and a wealth of experience from working with examining the product and lastly know good from bad. How does that relate to today. Begun by the late lar hothem and completed by james r. They come in a range of shapes and sizes and are made of various types of stone.

7788 the unique styles of mississippi benton phase tubular bannerstones. 6729 the atlatl hook and weight. Indian bannerstones related artifacts identification and value guide by lar hothem 2009 02 10. These stones have been discovered in graves dating to the archaic period 8000 to 1000 bc but there are questions if the artifacts were used for ceremonial or practical.

A bannerstone is an enigmatic native american artifact found in the eastern united states. With several hundred full color photographs representing some of america s most famous bannerstone collections indian bannerstones. His conclusions were based partly on the fact that certain forms of bannerstones were usually made from exotic and beautiful material such as ferruginous quartz or highly banded slate. Somehow the archaic bannerstone has managed to escape the attention of researchers and its interesting history has practically gone unnoticed.

The triangular corners are rounded and the ends are. 12467 hardstone and porphyry banners. The prismatic bannerstone sometimes called a saddle bannerstone is between 2 and 3 inches in length and is triangular in cross section. The bannerstone had the same crescent shape but instead of having a hole in the center it had a groove on either side of the center.

He also felt that the time expended in making bannerstones. Bennett this co authored identification and value guide focuses on the very popular and often ornate indian bannerstone artifacts of ancient america. Now for the first time this book describes the bannerstone s 5000 year long history in the central southeastern and eastern united states and where its many patterns fit in time. Free shipping on qualifying offers.

Bennett this co authored identification and value guide focuses on the very popular and often ornate indian bannerstone artifacts of ancient america. 8661 introduction bannerstones.